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Tom Brydson (Physiotherapist) >
Alison Punch (Physiotherapist) >
Emily Boulton Smith (Physiotherapist, Pilates Clinician) >
Matt McCutcheon (Physiotherapist)
Hannah Mathews (Physiotherapist)
David Pugh (Physiotherapist)
B Sc (Chem) B App Sc (Physio)
David has a background in swimming and several years of Physiotherapy experience with sports teams. He has worked at five private practices and three public hospitals where he worked extensively in rehabilitation fracture management and aged care. David founded Sports Lab in 2003. He has a special interest in shoulder and knee injuries and often visits with orthopaedic surgeons in order to stay completely up to date with surgical and non surgical treatment options for acute and chronic injuries. David works at both the Drummoyne and Double Bay practices each day and is an accredited New South Wales Institute of Sport (NSWIS) Physiotherapist.
Brendan Browner (Physiotherapist, McKenzie Therapist)
Brendan has 20 years of Physiotherapy experience, including 7 years with Randwick Rugby Club and many years with Soccer, Rugby League, AFL and Netball Clubs.
Brendan has a particular interest in complex and chronic back and neck conditions. He has a post-graduate qualification in the McKenzie Method. The McKenzie Method is a proven system of accurately diagnosing and treating back and neck pain which has been verified by research programs and shown to be as accurate as MRI in diagnosing the cause of back pain.
To qualify as a McKenzie Practitioner, a Physiotherapist has to follow an intensive program of post-graduate and clinical practice. Brendan Browner has a reputation as the person to see for complex or chronic back or neck problems - even when other methods and practitioners have failed to get a result elsewhere. This is primarily due to his expertise in the McKenzie Method.
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Qualifications:
- Masters Sports Physiotherapy (due for completion 2011) La Trobe University Melbourne
- Grad Cert Sports Physiotherapy (2009) La Trobe University Melbourne
- B App Sc Physiotherapy (2004) University of Sydney
Team/Club coverage:
Current:
- Wests Tigers NYC – Rugby League – Team Physiotherapist
- Team CFS – Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) – Team Physiotherapist
- Sydney University AFL – Member of Physiotherapy Team
- Waverley College – Game Day Physiotherapist
Previous:
- NSW Combined Catholic Colleges – Touch Football – Team Physiotherapist
- Kensington JRLFC – Rugby League – Club Physiotherapist
- Sydney Grammatical College - Physiotherapist covering training
Volunteer Positions:
- Sydney Olympic Games – Medical Porter – Athletes Village
- Sydney Para Olympic Games – Medical Porter – Athletes Village
Special interest areas:
- Rugby League
- Mixed Martial Arts
- Swimming
Professional Memberships:
- Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) – Silver Member
- Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) – Full Professional Member
- Sports Physiotherapy Australia (SPA)
- Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia (MPA)
- Aquatic Group (AG)
Positions Held:
- SPA NSW Committee Member
- AG e-Committee Member
Personal Interests:
- Rugby League
- Touch Football
- Swimming
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Tom graduated from the University of Sydney and is currently completing his Master’s in Sports Physiotherapy out of the La Trobe University, Melbourne. He worked in the public hospital system before moving to the Double Bay practice in 2006, becoming an owner of the Sports Lab clinics in 2008.
Tom has extensive experience working with elite level rugby league, rugby union, touch football and AFL players as well as elite level swimmers, tri-athletes and martial artists. He works out of both the Double Bay and Drummoyne Clinics, in addition he also runs an extensive Home Visit Physiotherapy Service for appropriate patients and consults at several aged care facilities. Tom regularly attends to observe surgery with many of Sydney’s leading orthopaedic surgeons in order to stay completely up to date with both surgical and non surgical treatment options for acute and chronic injuries.
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- B App Sc Physiotherapy (2004) University of Sydney
Team/Club coverage:
Current:
- Wests Tigers NYC – Rugby League –Member of Physiotherapy Team
- Sydney University Swim Team –Member of Physiotherapy Team
- Waverley College – Game Day Physiotherapist
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- Newington College 2nd XV Rugby Union - Team Physiotherapist
- KuRingGai Netball Association State League - Game Day Physiotherapist
- Inner Western Suburbs Netball Association State Championship Physiotherapist
- Balmain AFL Club Strapper
Special interest areas:
- Rugby League/Union
- Netball
Professional Memberships:
- Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA)
- Sports Physiotherapy Australia (SPA)
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Alison joined the team at Sports Lab in 2007. After graduating from the Sydney University School of Physiotherapy in 2004, Alli worked for 2 years in the public hospital system where she gained extensive experience and background knowledge in rehabilitation, orthopaedics, cardiopulmonary and geriatrics.
Alli likes to think of herself as an “all-rounder” with a particular interest in musculoskeletal and sporting injuries. In the clinic, Alison treats a number of the Wests Tigers NYC squad and with a sporting background herself, enjoys the challenge of returning players to the field from week to week as well as rehabilitating long term injuries. Alison works at the Drummoyne clinic and also conducts a Physiotherapy Home-Visit service for appropriate clients in the local area.
Alison has completed further study in the McKenzie Method of treatment, Dry Needling, Lyn Watson Shoulder and Trish Wisby-Roth Pelvic and Lumbar Spine Assessment as well as attending numerous continuous education sessions. Alison is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association and Sports Physiotherapy special interest group. She has an interest in netball and football and has worked with rugby union, netball and AFL teams in the local area.
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Emily Boulton Smith (Physiotherapist, Pilates Clinician)
BSc (Hons), BPhty, Member APA/SPA/CWHPA
Originally from the UK, Emily graduated in PE, Sports Science and Recreation Management at Loughborough University (1998) in Leicestershire before working for the British Sports Trust and IMG in London. In 2001, Emily moved to New Zealand to study Physiotherapy at the University of Otago. After graduation, she was sponsored by the Central Coast Area Health Service here in Australia where she completed her first year rotations and one year as the Intensive Care Senior Physiotherapist. In 2003, she moved to Sydney to take up the position of Senior Physiotherapist in the Emergency Department at St Vincent’s Hospital. After three years of extensive critical care experience, Emily moved into private practice to focus particularly on Sports Physiotherapy and Women’s Health.
Emily has a special interest in treating the lower back and pelvis and is working towards credentialing in the postgraduate McKenzie programme. She has also completed further study in Muscle Energy Techniques (MET), Clinical Pilates, Dry Needling and Women’s Health. She is starting the specialisation process in 2010 through the Sports Physiotherapy Masters Programme at La Trobe University. Emily is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) and the Special Interest Groups Sports Physiotherapy Australia (SPA) and Continence and Women’s Health.
Emily is the Head Physiotherapist for SUANFC (www.suanfc.com) which involves providing services for six AFL squads throughout the year. She has a personal interest in netball and ITF TaeKwon-Do and has experience working with Representative Netball (Otago Rebels, Otago U21 NZ), Rugby Union, AFL and Wheelchair Tennis. Emily also has extensive experience in exercise in pregnancy as she was an Instructor and Trainers’ Trainer for ‘Preggibellies’ for two years.
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- Bachelor of Physiotherapy, La Trobe University, Melbourne. 2004.
- Undertaking Graduate certificate in Sports Physiotherapy. For completion in 2012.
Team/Club coverage:
Current:
- Sydney University AFL – Head Physiotherapist
Previous:
- Swinburne University AFL, sports trainer
Volunteer Positions:
- Great Victoria Bike ride Medical Team
- Mothers day classic warm-up arena 2010
Special interest areas:
- AFL
- Basketball
- Cycling
- Weight training
- Running
Professional Memberships:
- Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) – Silver Member
- Sports Physiotherapy Australia (SPA)
Personal Interests:
- Fitness
- Novice Surfer
- Outdoor adventure
Summary:
Matt graduated from La Trobe University 2003 and is currently undertaking his Graduate Diploma in Sports Physiotherapy, again at La Trobe University in Melbourne. After graduating in 2003 Matt worked in the public hospital system for three years before making the inevitable move to private practice. In 2007 Matt moved to London where he worked at Chelsea Physiotherapy and Sports Clinic for two years. Here he worked alongside world renowned orthopaedic surgeons and developed an outdoor rehabilitation program to return athletes to their chosen sports after joint surgery. Whilst overseas in 2007 Matt travelled extensively through Central America, South America, Europe, the sub continent and Asia.
Upon returning to Australia Matt took up a position at a Physio and Exercise Studio where he worked as a Physiotherapist but was also heavily involved in various strength and conditioning classes as a instructor. Here Matt further developed his appreciation for the art of remedial exercise and its application alongside the traditional manual therapy components of Physiotherapy. Matt joined Sports Lab in mid 2010 as a Physiotherapist working in the Double Bay and City clinics. He is very passionate about his profession and all sports. He has a special interest in sports injuries as well as chronic spinal conditions.
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- BSc Physiotherapy (2004) Kings College London
- Certified Pilates Instructor (APPI)
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Hannah graduated from Kings College London in 2004. She worked in the UK National Health Service (NHS) until 2009 before moving to Perth, Australia.
Hannah has extensive and varied experience primarily in musculoskeletal physiotherapy but also in respiratory, orthopaedic, neurological and critical care.
In 2006 Hannah commenced her clinical Pilates training with the Australian Pilates and Physiotherapy Institute (APPI). As a certified Matwork instructor she took a role with the London based company Pilates Art where she gained extensive experience using both Matwork and Equipment Pilates for rehabilitation.
Hannah moved to Sydney in December 2010 and took up a role at Sports Lab working in both the Drummoyne and City clinic.
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